Summary

  • Euro 2016 begins in Paris

  • England & Wales news conferences (16:45)

  • France v Romania (20:00)

  • GET INVOLVED #bbcsportsday

  1. football

    Hodgson #bantzpublished at 09:59 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    Roy HodgsonImage source, Reuters

    England coach Roy Hodgson has been having a bit of fun with the photographers on Friday, three days after his assistant Ray Lewington, external was snapped accidentally disaplying what some have reported to be the England team and formation.

    No need for sneaky snaps here.

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    Fancy a day trip?published at 09:54 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    MapImage source, Google Maps

    Any Wales fans got the day off on Saturday? Fancy going to your side's opening game against Slovakia in Bordeaux?

    Well, there are still tickets available for as little as 25 euros (£20) on the official Uefa ticket portal., external

    Flights are a little bit more expensive but, if you leave now, you might just be able to drive to the south west of France in time for the 17:00 BST kick off. Watch out for the roadworks, though...

  3. football

    Friday's votepublished at 09:50 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    It's pretty simple:

    Which country will win Euro 2016?

    If you're on desktop then cast your vote on the right of the page - for tablet and mobile types, the vote tab should appear above our bylined names.

  4. football

    The 'Hand' is backpublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

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    Talking the talkpublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    Lyle Jackson
    BBC Sport NI in Saint-Georges-de-Reneins

    Gareth McAuley & Paddy McNairImage source, Getty Images

    Gareth McAuley and Paddy McNair are the two players due to attend Northern Ireland's media conference from 11:30 BST. 

    West Brom’s McAuley is assured of a spot in defence, while the recent performances of McNair could well have persuaded manager Michael O’Neill that the Manchester United player should start as the right-sided wing-back.

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    Is Lafferty fit or not?published at 09:34 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    Lyle Jackson
    BBC Sport NI in Saint-Georges-de-Reneins

    Kyle LaffertyImage source, Getty Images

    Northern Ireland have their final training session at Saint-Georges-de-Reneins shortly before heading to Nice for Sunday’s match against Poland.

    Michael O’Neill’s men fly south to the Mediterranean coast on Saturday and will train at the Stade de Nice at 17:30 BST.

    We wait to see what part, if any, injured striker Kyle Lafferty will play in the forthcoming session. After sustaining a groin injury on Tuesday, the Norwich player’s fitness has been the big talking point.

    Lafferty says he’s fine but many observers aren’t convinced.

  7. cricket

    Live coverage: England v Sri Lankapublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Cricket

    England v Sri Lanka live session

    From 10:00 BST listen to Test Match Special highlights on Radio 5 live sports extra before England resume on 279-6 on day two of the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.

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    Taking no chancespublished at 09:27 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    Howard Nurse
    BBC Sport in Paris

    armyImage source, Getty Images

    Security has increased markedly in Paris in the last 24 hours with road closures, dozens of police vans acting as barricades and military personnel with machine guns on street corners.

    There were seven armed military on the RER train through Paris towards the Eiffel Tower earlier on but the good thing is that it feels like the Fan Zone is as secure as it could be.

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    Get in the mood...published at 09:18 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Waddle, Danny Mills, Jermaine Jenas, John Hartson, Gerry Taggart and Kevin Kilbane to preview Euro 2016. 

    There is an in-depth look at England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland ahead of their opening matches, plus an examination of holders Spain, hosts France and World Champions Germany.  

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:12 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    #eurosteamtalk

    Right, debate time...

    Which non-football personality would you get to give the team talk before your country’s opening match and why?

    Your suggestions can be silly or serious, and we might even allow you to offer suggestions for other nations, even ones who haven't quite made it to France.

    Let us know at #eurosteamtalk or on the Match of the Day Facebook page, external

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    'Rooney is England’s only leader'published at 09:08 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Football

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Former England internationals and Chris Waddle and Danny Mills have criticised the lack of leaders in the current side.

    Click here for best of 5 live's sport coverage, insight and analysis.

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    On this day...published at 09:03 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Football

    David VillaImage source, Getty Images

    In 2008, David Villa scored a hat-trick as Spain, the eventual champions, got their Euro 2008 challenge off to a flying start with a 4-1 win against Russia in Innsbruck.

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    Bolton appoint Parkinsonpublished at 08:58

    Football

    Bill Rice
    BBC Radio Manchester

    League One side Bolton have confirmed Bradford boss Phil Parkinson as their new manager.

    The 48-year-old guided Colchester United to an unlikely promotion to the Championship in 2005/06, before taking Bradford to League One via the play-offs in 2012/13.

  14. Beleaguered France needs a successful Eurospublished at 08:52 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    France hopes hosting a successful European football championships will demonstrate its way of life is resilient after recent troubles, says Dan Roan.

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    Goals, goals, goalspublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Euro 2016

    BBC Sport looks at the top scorers in the history of the European Championship, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Alan Shearer.

    Includes THAT Ibrahimovic goal.

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    Do Leicester want this Hornet?published at 08:41 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Football

    Troy DeeneyImage source, PA

    Away from Euro 2016, the other football news to have trended involves Troy Deeney and whether Watford rejected a £20m bid from Leicester for the 27-year-old striker.

    Surely not.

    Anyway, for that and more football tittle tattle go to Friday's gossip page.

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    BBC Euro 2016 titlespublished at 08:33 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

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    Euro 2016: Opening titles to the UEFA tournament in France

    Staying with French lessons. Watch and listen to this, Edith Piaf's classic La Foule - sang by 21-year-old jazz and soul singer Izzy Bizu.

    It's a shame it's not 'Non, je ne regrette rien' - although perhaps save that when England get knocked out.

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    Listen to French phrases with an NI accentpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

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    Parlez-vous Norn Iron?

    Northern Ireland fans try out common local phrases and terrace chants in French in preparation for their trip to support the team at Euro 2016.

    The supporters also picked out their favourite moments from the qualifying campaign and shared their hopes for Michael O'Neill's men.

    For the latest NI Euro 2016 news go here.

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    'We're all like brothers' - Gareth Balepublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

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    Euro 2016: Gareth Bale urges Wales to 'do nation proud'

    Gareth Bale has emphasised that Wales are not a one-man team as he prepares to spearhead their Euro 2016 campaign.

    The Welsh face Slovakia on Saturday in what will be their first match at a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup.

    Although Bale scored seven of Wales' 11 goals in qualifying for Euro 2016, the Real Madrid forward does not feel under more pressure than his team-mates.

    "I want to enjoy myself on the football pitch, like you do when you're a kid," he said.

    "The Welsh side here now, we're all like brothers. We're friends, we joke around and play together but, when it comes down to serious business, we all fight for each other."

    Read more here.

  20. England football fans fight in Marseillepublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 10 June 2016

    Scuffles broke out between some England fans and local youths early on Friday morning in Marseille.

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